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How do I cancel Apple Music?
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Short answer
Cancel Apple Music at music.apple.com: choose My Account, then Settings, select Manage beside Subscriptions and choose Cancel Subscription. It takes about 2 minutes and the subscription runs to the end of the billing period. Some purchases may be eligible for a refund through reportaproblem.apple.com, where Apple reviews each request.
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What you are cancelling
Apple's music streaming subscription for individuals, students and families. This guide covers every place the subscription can live - the website, the iPhone and iPad app, and Google Play - plus what happens to refunds, pausing and your data afterwards.
Step-by-step instructions
1
Sign in to Apple Music
Go to music.apple.com and sign in.
2
Open subscription settings
Choose My Account, Settings and Manage beside Subscriptions.
3
Cancel
Choose Cancel Subscription and confirm.
1
Open Apple subscriptions
Open Settings, tap your name, choose Subscriptions and select Apple Music.
2
Cancel Apple Music
Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm.
1
Use the billing provider
Cancel in the Apple Music app. If Google Play bills the subscription, cancel in the Apple Music app on Android or at play.google.com.
Tick a step to keep your place - nothing is stored. Tap a step to tick it off - nothing is stored.
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Where the $83.88 could go instead
Apple Music Student costs $83.88 a year. Each saving compares that tool's entry plan with your selected plan - it is what stays in your account over the next twelve months. On a different Apple Music plan? Pick it below.
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Apple Music Student costs you $83.88 a year
Add it to your subscriptions and see what the whole stack costs - and what walks away if you cancel.
AM Apple Music Student · $6.99/month, billed monthly
$83.88
a year if you keep it · $6.99/mo
Not cancelling today? Put it in your calendar.
Tell us when Apple Music renews and download a calendar reminder that lands two days before, with this guide and the direct cancellation page inside. Nothing is stored - the file is yours.
Refunds, downgrades, pausing and your data
Four questions people ask before they cancelCan I get my money back?
Apple says some purchases may be eligible for a refund through reportaproblem.apple.com. Requests are reviewed for eligibility. Cancelling the subscription and requesting a refund are separate actions.
Is there a cheaper way to stay?
You can switch to another available subscription type in Apple's subscription management. The selected option and resulting charge are shown before confirmation.
Can I pause instead of cancel?
The current Apple Music product and support pages do not document a subscription pause option.
What happens to my account data?
After Apple Music expires, Apple Music catalog songs and catalog-based playlists become unavailable and Sync Library turns off. Music present before subscribing remains available. Permanently deleting the Apple Account is a separate action.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I cancel Apple Music on the web?
Open music.apple.com, choose My Account, Settings, Manage beside Subscriptions and Cancel Subscription.
When does Apple Music access end?
Apple's support page describes what happens after the subscription expires. Check the expiry shown in your subscription settings.
What happens to my library after expiry?
Catalog playback, catalog-based playlists and Sync Library stop. Music you had before subscribing remains.
Can Apple Music be paused?
No pause option is documented on the current official product and support pages.
Can I switch Apple Music plans?
Yes. Open Apple subscription management and choose another available subscription type.
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